2026 information is not yet available. Please see 2025 information below.
We’re so glad to host you at our *NEW* festival location - Atlanta's Piedmont Park, for an incredible lineup of music and fun! As a Platinum guest, you have the best seats in the house for all of the action, plus lots of other perks to help you make the most of your musical journey.
We’ve compiled this guide to help you take full advantage of everything Platinum has to offer. Be sure to share this with everyone in your group so all are in-the-know. And if there is anything we left off, email info@shakykneesfestival.com with questions. We can’t wait to see you in the park!
2025 Shaky Knees Entry Policy
- Bring your festival wristband
- Please also remember our bag policy - No liquids are allowed to be brought into Shaky Knees Music Festival
Box Office Location and Hours
- A government-issued ID is required to verify your order and pick up tickets from the Box Office.
Wristband Activation
- Wristband activation ensures a smooth process when entering the festival each day and allows you to add emergency contact information to your wristband. All you need to do is enter your wristband ID number (located on the inside of your wristband) and contact info to activate.
How to Dress & What to Bring
Dress for comfort and be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out the door. The festival grounds are a combination of paved surfaces, gravel and grass, so choose your footwear accordingly. We recommend a hat and sunglasses, along with your non-aerosol sunscreen, but if you forget anything, the Festival Store has lots of great merchandise offerings! Don't forget your reusable water bottle to use at the complimentary water refill station! Make sure you are in compliance with our bag policy and to see what items are allowed and prohibited.
The festival is located at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA. Oak Hill and The Meadow.
Platinum Entrance
*NEW* in 2025 - Platinum guests have their very own entrance into the festival!
Head to the Platinum-Only entrance on 10th Street, almost to Monroe Drive for the quickest entrance directly into the Platinum Lounge at Peachtree Stage located at the Park Tavern.
Peachtree Lounge
The Peachtree Platinum Lounge is your weekend HQ and is the ideal spot for relaxing and recharging between sets. Located behind the Peachtree Stage within the Park Tavern Restaurant and accessible either through the VIP lounge at Peachtree, or through our new Platinum-Only Entrance, your Platinum Lounge area includes:
- Platinum Bar — complimentary beer, wine, seltzers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Platinum Cafe/Lounge - featuring seating vignettes, all-day dining service, and daily coffee service
- Acoustic performances by festival artists - located at the lounge stage
- Air-conditioned restrooms
- Complimentary lockers with mobile chargers
- Concierge service — Our staff are here to assist you with any festival questions, wristband issues, festival survival supplies or anything else that comes up
Piedmont Lounge
Located on the stage right side of the Piedmont Stage (to your left if you are looking at the stage), this space encompasses Platinum viewing of the stage, air-conditioned restrooms, and a full-service bar with complimentary drinks.
Ponce de Leon Lounge
Located on the stage left side of the Ponce de Leon Stage(to your right if you are looking at the stage), this space encompasses Platinum viewing of the stage, an air-conditioned restroom, and a full-service bar with complimentary drinks.
Acoustic Performances
Platinum guests have exclusive access to special acoustic performances by Shaky Knees artists. These take place in the Platinum Lounge. Each set is approximately 15 minutes. Please, no autographs or selfies.
- Friday - Jakob Nowell (of Sublime) @ 7:15PM
- Saturday - Tunde Adebimpe (of TV on the Radio) @ 3:15PM
- Sunday - Murder By Death @ 2:00PM
- Sunday - Linda Perry (of 4 Non Blondes) @ 6:00PM
All-inclusive Dining and Drinks
Have a drink on us at three full-service bars, each serving complimentary beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Bar locations:
- Peachtree Platinum Lounge
- Piedmont Stage
- Ponce de Leon Stage
Platinum Dining Menus
No need to go hungry with delicious all-day dining. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner buffet in the Platinum Lounge Cafe with varied menus suited for all tastes and dietary needs, plus late-night snacks!
Check out your food menu HERE!
- Snacks: 11:30AM – 5:00PM (4pm on Friday)
- Lunch: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
- Dinner: 5:00PM – 8:00PM
- Late-Night Snacks: 8:15PM – 11:15PM
Viewing Areas
By far one of the most popular perks of Platinum is access to fantastic stage viewing! Additionally, all viewing areas have close access to a full-service bar with complimentary drinks and air-conditioned restrooms. Please note that all viewing areas are subject to capacity limits and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Peachtree Stage
Side-stage platform —No beverages allowed on platform; limited capacity and subject to artist discretion (headliners unlikely)
Front-of-stage — Accessible via the Peachtree Platinum Lounge
- Piedmont Stage — Front-of-stage, accessible from the stage-right side (to the left if looking at the stage)
- Ponce de Leon Stage — Front-of-stage, accessible from the stage left side (to the right if looking at the stage)
As if all of the above isn’t enough, we also have these fun additions for you:
- Access to VIP and GA+ — Enjoy unfettered access to all VIP and GA+ areas
- Merchandise gift — A special thank-you for our Platinum guests, available at the Platinum Concierge